Kent State University's Regional Academic Center participated in the "Greatest Art Show on Earth"

Along with the City of Twinsburg, the Parent Mentor Programs of Twinsburg, Nordonia, and Hudson City Schools, and the Summit Board of DD Gift Gallery, Kent State University's Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg sponsored the "Greatest Art Show on Earth" held on April 30, 2011, at the Twinsburg Community Center.  The event provided a showcase for local school students to display their artwork as well as an opportunity for children of all levels of ability to create individual works of art at hands-on stations.  Following the circus theme, participants made a variety of crafts ranging from water bottle cozies to fuzzy bookmarks.  Participants, also, dressed up like a clown after decorating a clown vest and a clown hat complete with face painting and a red nose! 

The Regional Academic Center was honored to be part of the event where the focus is on the ability of children to create and not on the disability.  Adaptive art supplies and a couple of additional hands let all who came explore their creative side.

MDA Shamrock Fundraising Success at the Regional Academic Center of Kent State University at Geauga

 Kent State University Regional Academic Center student, Stephanie Royster, recently held a Shamrock fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).  Students, faculty, and staff of the Regional Academic Center opened their hearts and wallets to donate a total of $220!  To entice contributions, Stephanie raffled off donated prizes to those who gave.  Raffle prizes ranged from CDs to pizza coupons to gift baskets.  This was the first time a fundraiser for the MDA was held at the Regional Academic Center and it will not be the last.  Stephanie hopes to hold another fundraiser in the future.

The MDA is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to conquering more than 40 diseases that affect a million Americans of all ages. MDA combats muscle diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. The Association's comprehensive service program includes medical examinations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters, and assistance with obtaining and repairing all types of durable medical equipment, including wheelchairs, leg braces and communication devices. To learn more, please visit: www.mda.org.

The Regional Academic Center is part of Kent State University at Geauga and is conveniently located at the intersection of state routes 82 and 91 in Twinsburg, OH.  For more information on the Regional Academic Center, please visit www.geauga.kent.edu or call us at 330-487-0574!

 Cultural Food Celebration at the Regional Academic Center of Kent State University at Geauga

Kent State University at Geauga and Regional Academic Center students enjoyed a Cultural Food Celebration on Thursday, February 3, 2011. The celebration was used to celebrate Black History Month and the Chinese New Year. The idea of this potluck was to bring together faculty, staff, and students, share culture through food, and promote discussion of cultures and traditions.

Several faculty and staff members contributed different cultural dishes. These dishes consisted of: American style potato chips, American homemade rice crispy treats, Asian dumplings, Chinese peanut chicken, Chinese coconut shrimp, Colombian mondongo (tripe soup), Italian American Pizza, Swedish meatballs, Slovak pirohy, Jewish matzo ball soup, and Mexican style tortilla chips and salsa. Information about celebrating African American History and the Chinese New Year were displayed throughout the room. Several students participated in the event and were able to enjoy the different dishes and conversation.

This event is part of the 100 Commitments initiative of Kent State University. The mission of this initiative is to unite the Greater Kent State Community through personal actions that build relationships and promote acceptance, understanding,and mutual respect for one another. Visit www.kent.edu/100commitments to learn more about the initiative.

The Regional Academic Center is part of Kent State University at Geauga and is conveniently located at the intersection of state routes 82 and 91 in Twinsburg, Ohio.  For a complete list of degrees and programs offered at the Regional Academic Center and for more information, please visit www.geauga.kent.edu or call us at 330-487-0574.